Braubach

Travel Guide

Braubach
Braubach
Braubach
Braubach
Braubach

Visit the medieval castles, churches, squares and taverns of this quaint town surrounded by the striking landscapes of the Rhine Gorge.

Braubach is a storybook town at the heart of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. It sits between the eastern banks of the Rhine River and the countryside of forest-covered hills and vineyards. Discover the medieval flair of Braubach while sauntering along its easygoing streets. Marvel at architectural masterpieces and experience the welcoming charm of centuries-old taverns.

One of Braubach’s major highlights is Marksburg CastleOpens in a new window, a 14th-century fortress on a hilltop overlooking the town center. Explore the batteries, chapel, living quarters and vaults on a guided tour. Enjoy panoramic views from the castle ramparts. Tours in English operate in the summer months. English-language fact sheets are available during the rest of the year.

Go to Marktplatz, the central square framed by half-timbered houses and café terraces. Nearby, stop at Winery Willems for a tasting of traditional Braubacher wines. See historic landmarks such as the 16th-century Phillipsburg Castle, the Obertor gate tower and the Kriegerdenkmal tower war memorial. Find displays of agricultural tools and ceramics from the Westerwald region at Bauernmuseum. Also exhibited here is artwork by Karl Heidelbach, who was once a student of the acclaimed painter Otto Dix.

Visit the town’s ancient and beautifully preserved churches. St. Barbara’s Church is now a community center. The 11th-century Martinskappelle, the town’s oldest church, stands between Marksburg Castle and Marktplatz. It shelters the tomb of Heinrich Schlusnus, a famous opera singer born in Braubach in 1888.

Appreciate the stunning Upper Middle Rhine Valley scenery with a walk along the riverbank and relax at riverside parks. Sample riesling, pinot noir and other wines produced at Rhine Valley wineries at the town’s bars. Eckfritz is an atmospheric inn and tavern little changed since it opened in 1597.

Reach Braubach by taking a train to KoblenzOpens in a new window from major German cities, such as CologneOpens in a new window and FrankfurtOpens in a new window, and then catch a ferry or regional train along the Rhine. Extend your Rhine Valley exploration in nearby Sankt Goar and Oberwesel.

Hotel Landgasthof Zum Weissen Schwanen

Hotel Landgasthof Zum Weissen Schwanen

4 out of 5
Brunnenstrasse 4, Braubach
$179 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$192 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Braubach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Marksburg Castle and Rheinanlagen Rose Garden ...
"Lovely local place to stay. Huge amounts of character."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2023

Hotel Landgasthof Zum Weissen Schwanen
Mercure Hotel Koblenz

Mercure Hotel Koblenz

4 out of 5
Julius-Wegeler-Strasse 6, Koblenz, RP
$131 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$140 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Koblenz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (968 reviews)
"Staff welcomed, food excellent"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Mercure Hotel Koblenz
Diehls Hotel

Diehls Hotel

Rheinsteigufer 1, Koblenz, RP
$98 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$105 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Koblenz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Deutsches Eck and Kapuzinerkloster Koblenz are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (197 reviews)
"Amazing location, all rooms had fantastic views of the Rhine, although there didn't seem to be anything much around the hotel - needed to walk/drive into City across the bridge. The hotel team were overall really helpful and willing to flex to help us out (we changed room, which we really appreciated ..."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Diehls Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
dingdong koblenz - city apartments

dingdong koblenz - city apartments

Löhrstraße 97, Koblenz
Stay at this apartment in Koblenz. Enjoy free WiFi, satellite TV channels, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Deutsches Eck and Herz Jesu Kirche are located ...
6/10 (42 reviews)
Its OK - depends on your needs.
"Its ok. No air-conditioning but the weather is not hot too. Also, no elevator to 3rd floor where i stayed. So, due to climbing of a long staircase, I have to get all my stuff for the day everyday before going out to avoid climbing multiple times a day. Although, The room is clean and ..."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

dingdong koblenz - city apartments
PARK VILLA zentral am Mittelrhein

PARK VILLA zentral am Mittelrhein

4 out of 5
Römerstraße 38, ( Navigation alternativ: Salzbornst, Boppard, RP
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Boppard. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Bodobrica Ruined Roman Fort and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
"hard to describe the experience as we arrived in Frankfurt after 7 P.M. and didn't get on the road till 8 it was getting dark and finding this small village was very difficult for someone not familiar with the area. Didn't arrive till almost 11 no one there fortunately the door was unlocked and the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

PARK VILLA zentral am Mittelrhein
Old Town Quarter -  Up to 4 or up to 16 Guests- Medieval Charm with Castle View

Old Town Quarter - Up to 4 or up to 16 Guests- Medieval Charm with Castle View

Bacharach
Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Loreley and Jozefskapelle are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
Familientreffen im Land der Burgen
"Bacharach ist sehr sehenswert.Die Ferienwohnung ist wirklich gut ausgestattet."

Reviewed on May 15, 2025

Old Town Quarter - Up to 4 or up to 16 Guests- Medieval Charm with Castle View
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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